Ronaldo pips Zlatan in battle of the superstars

It was billed as Ronaldo vs Zlatan. But, it was CR7 who came out on top scoring all four goals in Portugal's 4-2 aggregate victory over Sweden and thus secure qualification to the 2014 World Cup.

It was billed as Ronaldo vs Zlatan. But, it was CR7 who came out on top scoring all four goals in Portugal's 4-2 aggregate victory over Sweden and thus secure qualification to the 2014 World Cup. (AP image)

Zlatan scored both the goals for Sweden, including a thunderous free-kick, put it was not enough as the stronger side progressed. (AFP image)

France produced a stunning performance to overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit and qualify for the World Cup finals on Tuesday, beating Ukraine 3-0 in Paris. (AFP image)

Mario Mandzukic scored and was sent-off but ten-man Croatia held off Iceland 2-0 to secure World Cup qualification. (AFP image)

In the night's standout friendly, England suffered their second successive defeat at Wembley as Germany triumphed 1-0. (AFP image)